| Bill | HR 122 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Original Living Wage Act
This bill increases the federal minimum wage to the minimum hourly wage sufficient for a person working for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, to earn an annual income 25.5% higher than the federal poverty threshold for a four-person household, with two children under age 18, and living in the 48 contiguous states.
The Department of Labor shall determine the minimum wage rate by June 1, 2018, and review it every four years. Labor may not adjust the minimum wage to a lower rate.
Bill Title
Original Living Wage Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- 2019-01-03: Introduced in House
- 2019-01-03: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.